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Chapter 1380: Chapter 1148: Truly an Unforgettable Birthday

Madam Haoyun’s home.

The live stream ended.

Everyone was in a very good mood.

Wei Haoyun laughed and said, “The live stream was pretty fun.”

Chen Zhiyu nodded in agreement, “Before, Tigerfish wanted to sign me, but I felt I didn’t have time, so I declined. Now it seems this format is actually not bad. Whenever there’s free time, you can host a live stream and engage with fans up close.”

Xia Fan chuckled, “It’s definitely worth messing around with.”

Jiang Kui agreed, “Before, my manager used to say that live streaming would lower a celebrity’s image. Thinking about it now, it’s actually okay. Live streaming is a very down-to-earth format; who says celebrities must always act above everyone else?”

Sun Yaohuo hit the nail on the head:

“If you’re even considering this kind of thing, it just means your ‘coolness level’ isn’t high enough. A real big shot—like the Boss—would never worry about such trivial matters. Heck, in ancient times, some emperors spent their downtime gardening in the royal palace. The Boss is the same—when he live streams, even the live stream’s ‘cool factor’ itself gets elevated.”

Everyone rolled their eyes.

Sun Yaohuo’s bootlicking skills had reached their peak—effortlessly drawing comparisons between the Boss and ancient emperors in just a few words without feeling forced.

Zhao Ying Ge’s eyes lit up:

“I feel the Boss has a natural gift for live streaming; he kept everyone entertained. Maybe he should consider starting more streams in the future, just casually like today? It’d be nice for us to get together once in a while and have fun.”

Lin Yuan smiled faintly.

At that moment, Wei Lanlan suddenly chimed in, “Where can I download ‘Little Apple’?”

Everyone laughed and said, “The Boss can record and release it later.”

Lin Yuan immediately said, “If we’re gonna sing, let’s all sing together. Tomorrow, let’s head to the studio and record it!”

Haha.

You all laughed so happily earlier—how could I not include you in the fun?

Huh?

Everyone froze for a moment before resolutely declaring:

“Alright, together it is!”

Forget the so-called ‘coolness factor.’

What’s wrong with a viral song?

What’s wrong with a catchy earworm?

If the Boss is okay with singing it, what do we have to fear?

…

When Yu Dynasty’s live stream finally ended, its impact quickly exploded across the internet.

Media outlets across continents:

“Xian Yu’s First Live Stream on Tigerfish!?”

“Yu Dynasty Live Broadcast Breaks Blue Star’s All-Time Viewer Record!”

“Ultimate Celebrity Influence: Xian Yu’s Stream Sets Tigerfish’s Highest Tipping Record!”

“Xian Yu’s Live Stream Turns Off Tipping Due to Overwhelming Audience Donations!”

“Little Apple!”

“Xian Yu’s Second Viral Square Dance Anthem Emerges!”

“Yu Dynasty Goes Live: Platform Hosts and Rich Fans Gather to Cheer Them On!”

“How Many Blue Star Live Stream Records Did Yu Dynasty Break in This Broadcast?”

Yes.

Tigerfish had crunched the live stream’s data!

The peak viewer count for this live stream surpassed one billion!

This was a performance that every celebrity and streamer on Blue Star could only look up to in awe!

Another record-breaker: the tipping amounts within the stream also surpassed a billion!

This broadcast shattered countless records in Blue Star’s streaming history!

If Lin Yuan hadn’t turned off the tipping option during the last hour of streaming, those numbers could’ve been even more jaw-dropping!

Of course.

Everyone understood it was because this was Yu Dynasty’s first live stream and the audience was being generous.

If there’s another stream in the future, things might not go quite as crazy again.

Meanwhile, online…

The live stream had received a flood of praise:

“I’ve never watched a live broadcast before, not even of celebrities, but Yu Dynasty’s stream—I enjoyed every moment!”

“Authentic, not pretentious!”

“Though most of the time they were just fooling around amongst themselves and barely interacting with the audience, in that final hour, they surprised us with talent performances. Watching their interactions felt so pleasant—it was nothing like other celebrity hangouts full of where fake smiles and shallow compliments abound.”

“That song at the end is addictive!”

“Jiang Kui even asked for its name during the stream—it’s called ‘Little Apple’!”

“Fish Papa played it with a mobile accompaniment. I strongly suspect his phone has tons of unreleased songs!”

“If he ever loses that phone, it’ll be hilarious (laughing emoji).”

“Anyone else feel the urge to steal Fish Papa’s phone?”

“I glanced at the viewership—it broke one billion by the end! Previously Tigerfish held a celebrity event; even that stream had just tens of millions of viewers!”

“Isn’t the main highlight all those tips?”

“Tigerfish’s records show the tipping tally broke the billion mark as well; mostly aimed at Fish Papa, though Yu Dynasty’s other members wield impressive popularity too. After all, they’re all world champions—their combine power is unparalleled!”

“I feel ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ is the key takeaway!”

“Fish Papa made a point to promote Chu Kuang’s work during the stream. The sixth installment in the Harry Potter series—he got it before release, and with Chu Kuang’s autograph on top of that!”

“With Xian Yu endorsing it, Harry Potter’s sales are going to skyrocket!”

…

Why was this live stream such a success?

Because it marked Yu Dynasty’s first reunion since the Blue Songlympics;

Because it was Xian Yu’s debut broadcast—and he unexpectedly performed a new song;

Because Yu Dynasty’s internal dynamics felt so natural—their camaraderie is something audiences admire. In an entertainment world often fraught with cold competition among top stars, such genuine and harmonious friendships are a rare and heartwarming sight.

And because Xian Yu had revealed the unreleased ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’!

Multiple contributing factors!

Think this was the end of it?

Of course not!

…

It was only over the next few days that people realized the long-lasting impact of this broadcast!

First, it sparked a wave of celebrity live streaming fever!

Before Yu Dynasty’s stream…

Many A-list—or even super A-list—stars shied away from live broadcasting, deeming it beneath them.

In their eyes, streaming was largely the domain of internet personalities.

How could someone of celebrity stature stoop to the level of influencers?

But now?

Even Xian Yu is streaming!

Yu Dynasty, full of world champions, went all-in on streaming!

This group is simply unmatched in the entertainment world in terms of stardom—who else could rival them?

If these folks are prepared to step down and bond directly with online fans, then what reason do others have to stay aloof?

Besides, who wouldn’t envy the tipping spree from Yu Dynasty’s stream?

They definitely wouldn’t shut off tips like Fish Papa did!

Only someone with a grudge against money would do that!

We mere mortals could never reach Fish Papa’s level.

Still… they’d never amass the same level of tips Yu Dynasty received.

Secondly, ‘Little Apple’ went viral!

Just as netizens predicted.

Thanks to this song’s arrival…

Blue Star’s square dance enthusiasts split into two distinct camps!

The first faction remained devoted to ‘Most Dazzling Ethnic Style.’

While ‘Little Apple’ was also catchy and well-suited to square dancing, some people preferred sticking to the familiar beat of the older song, unwilling to accept fresh styles.

The second faction fell completely in love with ‘Little Apple!’

Some enthusiasts even choreographed new types of square dances around the song’s melody!

Which version are we talking about?

Certainly not Lin Yuan’s live-streamed rendition!

Yu Dynasty teamed up to record a studio version of ‘Little Apple,’ as the live stream’s sound quality couldn’t compare to professional recording, and Xian Yu sang more casually during the broadcast.

Suddenly.

As dusk approached…

Two very different melodies echoed across neighborhoods.

The left ear heard, “Singing the Most Dazzling Ethnic Style,” while the right ear chimed, “You are my little apple…”

…

The square dance showdown left netizens an amused heap:

“Fish Papa is truly the godfather of Blue Star’s square dance scene!”

“I had just gotten used to ‘Most Dazzling Ethnic Style,’ and now he’s dropped another hit!”

“‘Most Dazzling Ethnic Style’ is still the classic choice!”

“True, but ‘Little Apple’ is super impressive too!”

“Xian Yu is practically the King of Viral Tunes!”

“It’s just two songs, isn’t it?”

“Not at all; don’t forget ‘Nervous!'”

“Haha!”

“And let’s not overlook ‘The Great King Summoned Me to Patrol the Mountain’—hilarious!”

“That ‘Good Fortune Comes’ track was insanely catchy too!”

“This is what it means to truly ‘play music'”

“Highbrow or grounded—Fish Papa excels at all of it!”

“Now I’m just anticipating Chu Kuang’s ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’!”

“Fish Papa’s promotion effort was phenomenal!”

“Given Fish Papa’s review, the book seems like a safe bet!”

“Buying it for sure!”

Live-stream sales pitches weren’t uncommon.

But as for Xian Yu personally endorsing something during his broadcast? Only Chu Kuang could pull off such a favor.

Just as Xian Yu was likely the only person privileged enough to get an early copy of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.’

Perhaps Shadow could manage it too?

Either way, this promotion had maxed out audience anticipation for ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!’

…

Amid this wave of excitement, a week flew by!

On May 8th:

The sixth installment of the Harry Potter series, ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,’ officially launched—having been personally endorsed by Xian Yu on Yu Dynasty’s live stream!

On the eve of the book’s release…

Wei Haoyun suddenly called Lin Yuan.

When Lin Yuan answered, Wei Lanlan’s sobbing came through from the other end.

Lin Yuan was startled, “What happened to Lanlan?”

Wei Haoyun smiled wryly and explained, “Honestly, I’m not sure. She just finished ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,’ and immediately started crying her eyes out. Then she demanded I call you. Something about Dumbledore’s death—I haven’t read it yet. Is Dumbledore really that popular?”

Lin Yuan hesitated for a second, “His popularity is indeed quite high.”

Across various favorite-character rankings within the Harry Potter series, Dumbledore consistently ranked near the top.

His death carried shock value equivalent to that of Sirius Black?

Nearby.

The tearful Wei Lanlan suddenly shouted in rage, “Xian Yu-ge, please relay a message to Chu Kuang, that old rascal!”

Lin Yuan: “Go ahead.”

The sobbing little girl cried out bitterly, “I will never forgive Chu Kuang, that old rascal!”

Lin Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.

This was clearly his mistake.

The birthday gift he had painstakingly arranged had turned Wei Lanlan into the first victim of “Dumbledore’s death.”

Sigh.

Truly an unforgettable birthday.

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PS: As you might’ve noticed, Polluted White’s jet lag has gone haywire again. When I woke up at 1:30 AM, I was completely confused—so I decided to start writing. Here’s today’s first update. Back to work!

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