Li Guang had indeed become popular. He wasn't a big sensation, but it was fair to say he'd achieved minor recognition in the anime community.

But this was just the beginning; to break out of his niche, he still needed an opportunity.

The upcoming anime festival presented a very good opportunity.

However, before that, Li Guang needed to stabilize himself, remain humble and patient, and maintain his composure.

If he got too nervous or messed up for some other reason, it would all be over.

So, after hearing that the collaboration was successfully negotiated, Chu Tian made a special trip to encourage him, fearing he might mess things up.

When he came out, he happened to see three people at the door, peering around curiously.

"What are you doing here? Where's Wu Ya? Didn't he come?"

"Teacher Wu went to the hospital. He didn't come in today."

Upon hearing that Wu Ya had gone to the hospital, Chu Tian nodded.

Wu Ya had previously retired from the entertainment circle due to illness, but he had recovered significantly. His main issue was a stomach ailment, and he was currently in a recuperation period requiring regular check-ups. It wasn't a major concern.

As for what the others were up to—whether they were slacking off or something else—he didn't actually care; he had just asked casually.

They were all artists. It was good enough that they came to clock in every day; you couldn't expect them to sit at a desk all the time.

"Alright then. If there's nothing else, practice your vocals more and stay in good shape. I'm heading back now."

Seeing that he was about to leave, the group grew anxious. Finally, Sun Jian stepped forward and stammered,

"Um… President Chu, I heard Guang is pretty popular now?"

Seeing the three of them looking so awkward and eager, how could Chu Tian not know what they were thinking?

"Not really 'popular.' At most, he's gained some exposure within a limited circle. This is just the beginning; he's still a long way from being truly famous."

He spoke casually, but to the others, it sounded a bit like humblebragging.

If this isn't considered popular, then what is? He gained tens of thousands of followers in a single day! That makes him an internet celebrity, big or small. Isn't that popular?

To be honest, that really wasn't considered popular. Chu Tian knew very well what true popularity entailed. But these few had never experienced it; they couldn't even imagine it.

But regardless of whether he sounded like he was humblebragging or not, they just wanted to know how the company had achieved it.

"How did you do it? I just remember recording a video this morning, and then by the afternoon…" Yang Lin asked, her face full of curiosity.

Through their interactions over the past few days, everyone knew Chu Tian was approachable, so they were relatively bolder when speaking to him.

Seeing their curiosity, Chu Tian explained the strategy he had employed.

"Well, it was actually just luck. You've all heard the song; doesn't it sound quite strange?"

Strange? It was more than strange! They all found it baffling; it was certainly different from the songs they were used to singing.

Seeing the three of them nod in unison, Chu Tian continued,

"Strange is exactly right. This song itself is quite special. Firstly, the lyrics are very unique. Secondly, the song incorporates the concept of distinct character personas."

"Combined with one person performing multiple roles and a mix of fast and slow tempos, the song's vocal difficulty increases significantly, while the lyrics remain highly entertaining."

"A-Site is a gathering place for the anime community, and these enthusiasts are mostly young people who enjoy getting creative and trying new things."

"A unique song, an increasingly challenging vocal performance, and an astounding voice—all these elements are inherently buzzworthy."

"When young people encounter this song, it naturally ignites unusual and interesting reactions."

"Furthermore, young people are active and have a strong desire to share, which in turn attracts more attention."

"Combined with the website's content promotion algorithms and a bit of luck, achieving this level of success was actually to be expected."

To be expected, huh?

Listening to him, it sounded so simple. But why had they all been singing for so many years without ever thinking of trying something like this?

"Don't even think about it. Everyone has their own style and strengths, so naturally, the paths you take will be different."

"You're not thinking of trying to emulate Li Guang, are you?"

Seeing the three of them remain silent, Chu Tian felt a bit helpless, though he understood.

They were all newcomers. Who wouldn't want to debut? Who wouldn't want to become popular right after debuting?

But sometimes it comes down to luck, and sometimes it's about timing. Not everything is a given.

"Don't worry. You're different from him. The company will make arrangements for you when the time comes."

"Then, our songs… are there any for us?"

Yang Lin, hearing Chu Tian advise them against following Li Guang's example, knew in her heart it was highly unlikely she would take that path.

Despite her reluctance, she understood that people are different, and what suited her best was the right path for her.

But one thing remained constant.

She hadn't forgotten that Li Guang had only achieved his current success after receiving a song from Teacher Youmeng.

In other words, to achieve any of this, one first needed a song.

So, where were their songs? Did they even have any?

Chu Tian never imagined he'd see the day he was being pressed for songs.

"What? You want them now?"

He was met with three heads nodding eagerly, like chicks pecking at grain.

"Don't worry, everyone will get one. You definitely won't be left out," he reassured them.

"Over the next couple of days, just focus on practicing. Tomorrow, after Wu Ya returns, I'll see about giving them to you. How does that sound?"

"Yes, yes! Thank you for your hard work, President Chu!"

Chu Tian waved his hand. He wanted to say it wasn't hard work, just a hard life.

He'd never imagined he'd one day have to coax artists like they were children.

He could only blame Sister Hua for this.

If Sister Hua hadn't racked her brains trying to get him to write songs for them, these artists would probably have debuted by now.

It wasn't as if the company hadn't received any songs during this period.

In fact, every newcomer already had a new song tailored specifically for them.

It was just that Sister Hua always felt uneasy about them.

The main reason was that Chu Tian had set her expectations incredibly high before.

Every song he produced was a masterpiece. With his brilliant work as a benchmark, how could Sister Hua be satisfied with anything less, with what she considered subpar alternatives?

So, she kept looking for opportunities to have Chu Tian write songs for them, hoping for instant success. This waiting game dragged on for so long that it inadvertently delayed their debut.

After all that, it still came down to him, Chu Tian, to sort things out.

However, he didn't go back on his word. The next day, he arrived at the artists' communal lounge, prepared songs in hand.

As soon as they saw him, everyone instantly stood up.

Wu Ya was no exception. He had known since arriving at the company that morning that Chu Tian would be bringing their debut singles, as Yang Lin and the others had mentioned it more than once.

"Wu Ya is here too? Good, then everyone's present. Let me say a few things first," Chu Tian said.

"You've all been waiting anxiously these past two days, haven't you?"

Yang Lin watched his calm and unhurried demeanor, feeling so anxious internally she could practically cough up blood.

He knows everyone is anxious, so why is he making small talk now?

"I know everyone's anxious, but don't rush. Alright, no more joking. Here's one copy for each of you. Take a look, and if you have any questions, ask them now. This offer won't last forever," he instructed.

As he spoke, he took the documents he was holding, glanced at them, and began distributing them one by one.

However, when he got to Sun Jian, he had run out.

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