After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 26

“Wow, what’s going on?”

“Yeah? Didn’t I just see news about her making a comeback? I heard she’s recording a song. Was that just a rumor to get hype?”

“I think there’s a good chance a song is coming out. She really seems to want a fresh start. But canceling her contract at such a crucial time? I don’t think that’s smart.”

A fan quickly retorted: “What do you mean ‘canceled’? Her contract expired, and she just didn’t renew.”

“Not renewing takes a lot of courage! I’ve seen a few others who left their companies, and their careers have become so bad that they’ve practically disappeared.”

“Right? So many celebrities get this false sense of omnipotence after they become famous.”

“They don’t realize that capital is always the boss.”

In the comments, some onlookers were confused, feeling that not renewing her contract at this time, without corporate support, would make it tough for her to succeed alone.

“We believe our sister will be even better.”

“Congrats to our sister for her freedom.”

“Brave Xinbao, a brighter future awaits you.”

The fans, however, were not worried. In their eyes, any choice their idol made was the best one. They immediately sent their congratulations, wishing Lin Xin a bright future.

But with fans came haters. Amidst the congratulations, insults from haters began to appear.

“Just divorced and now canceling her contract. It’s really pathetic how badly she’s doing.”

“She got married and became a housewife, embarrassing women. Now she’s back, but she’s been out of touch with society for so long. Who gave her the courage?”

“Was she poached by another company?”

“That would be heartless. Cloud Sky was the one who made her famous and gave her all the best resources.”

“She herself said she would never leave Cloud Sky. Talk about a slap in the face.”

The comments section was in chaos. As the arguments, blessings, and insults continued, Lin Xin’s new song announcement was quickly pushed to the top of the trending topics.

The hype was high, but Lin Xin didn’t reply to a single comment.

Meng Kelin had anticipated this situation and told Lin Xin not to respond. She planned to use the buzz from Lin Xin’s contract termination to officially announce “Dusk.”

Unfortunately, things rarely go as planned. The entertainment industry is a place of intense rivalry, where seeing someone fall without kicking them is considered a kindness.

Using hype is a common practice. While Meng Kelin was still preparing to announce “Dusk,” their arch-nemesis, Lin Wan, got ahead of them and announced her new song, “Rebirth.”

Lin Wan V: “A new journey, a new beginning. Rebirth, I sing for everyone.”

A video, the music video for “Rebirth,” was attached to the post.

Because of the past love triangle involving Lin Wan, Lin Xin, and Zheng Lanwen when Lin Wan first returned to the country, their names were practically tied together.

“Wow, ‘good things come in pairs,’ huh? They both announced at the same time.”

“That’s not the same. For Lin Xin, it’s an ending, but for Lin Wan, it’s a beginning!”

“Congrats, Wanwan, on your new song.”

“May ‘Rebirth’ be a huge hit.”

“We’ll definitely walk the flowery path together!!!”

As soon as Lin Wan posted on Weibo, her fans came pouring in. Whether it was good or bad, the topic’s popularity soared.

Lin Wan’s new song was immediately pushed to the top of the trending topics.

In fact, it was even linked to Lin Xin’s trending topic.

[#Lin Xin Cancels Contract] [#Lin Wan’s New Song]

Immediately, the onlookers from Lin Xin’s trending topic quickly moved to Lin Wan’s.

“Wow, how exciting.”

“Damn, this homewrecker is so low. She’s just using the hype.”

“Ugh, using whose hype? We’re the ones who feel unlucky being associated with someone whose contract was canceled!”

As the comments became more heated, the topic’s popularity grew. Major apps also seized the opportunity, re-hashing the scandalous drama between the two to attract more attention.

The situation escalated, but Lin Wan’s song benefited, receiving more attention than her own popularity would have.

As soon as “Rebirth” was released, it not only received a warm welcome from her fans but also gained high popularity from curious onlookers. First-day sales broke all of Lin Wan’s previous records, nearing the numbers of top-tier singers.

“Rebirth” was produced by a top-tier composer in the industry. The lyricist wasn’t a master but was competent. With such great talent, even if it wasn’t their best work, it wouldn’t be bad.

In addition, Lin Wan’s manager was skilled at promoting the song, creating the illusion that it was an instant hit.

Her career-focused fans controlled the comments on every post, and even on short-video platforms, fans were promoting the song.

What would have been just an ordinary song successfully became the hottest song of the year due to this massive promotion.

In a way, “Rebirth” successfully reintroduced Lin Wan to the entertainment industry.

Sometimes, a first impression is so crucial. The success of Lin Wan’s “Rebirth” created a difficult obstacle for Lin Xin’s “Dusk” to overcome.

The momentum Lin Wan gained could very well become an obstacle for Lin Xin. If “Dusk” couldn’t break through, it would surely be pushed into obscurity.

Meng Kelin was so angry she threw a cup, shouting, “She’s definitely doing this on purpose! She knew we were ending our contract and then rushed to release her song on the same day. Doesn’t she know her relationship with Lin Xin? How dare she use our hype?”

Lin Xin’s face was also pale, but she couldn’t help but say, “In the entertainment industry, people who use hype have no shame. I just didn’t expect her to use mine.”

If Lin Wan’s song wasn’t good, she wouldn’t have succeeded. But she had also put her heart and soul into her first comeback song and hired top professionals.

Naturally, it wouldn’t be bad.

The hype was successfully used, and it came from the person who was Zheng Lanwen’s ‘first love.’ How could anyone feel good about that? With new and old grudges combined, Lin Xin believed that if they ever met again, they would be sworn enemies.

Probably because of their anger, they were still silent and upset even when Ye Linghua came back with a bento box.

Ye Linghua opened the door, saw the tense atmosphere, paused, then put the bento boxes on the table first. She sat down across from Lin Xin and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Meng Kelin, from behind her desk, got up and said unhappily, “Lin Wan released a new song.”

Ye Linghua was a little surprised but remained calm. “And?”

Meng Kelin sighed, knowing Ye Linghua didn’t understand the industry. She patiently explained, “She’s releasing her new song on top of our hype. She’s going too far. Who in the industry doesn’t know Lin Xin has been preparing to release a song? The release date is approaching, and she’s competing with us. It’s obvious she wants to get the upper hand.”

Ye Linghua lowered her eyes, her emotions unclear. She took out the bento boxes and arranged them on the table, even separating the chopsticks one by one with a graceful air.

At the same time, her voice was calm, as if it were a given. “I see. This is just to attract attention for a better product.”

“To attract attention?”

She wasn’t taking “Rebirth” seriously at all! Even Meng Kelin felt worried about the aggressive promotion of “Rebirth.” She was unsure if “Dusk” could break through the siege.

Ye Linghua’s calm attitude in the face of danger stunned both Meng Kelin and Lin Xin.

Ye Linghua raised her eyes. Her eyes were bright, and her dark pupils were like the universe, containing countless galaxies. This allowed her to remain calm in any situation, to not care about anything, and to make people feel confident just by looking at her.

The confidence in her dark pupils, paired with her smiling voice, was almost hypnotic. “Real gold is not afraid of fire. So what if she released her song first? Why should we compare ourselves to her?”

Why indeed? Why should we compare ourselves to a girl who came from a talent show and has been out of the entertainment industry for five years?

Our Lin Xin has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years. She has sung many songs, and some of them have even become classics. To compare her to Lin Wan would be beneath us.

Lin Xin looked at Ye Linghua, and her anxiety dissipated. With a dependence she didn’t even realize she had, she asked, “You think I can do it?”

Ye Linghua replied, “What are you talking about? Of course, you can. With this song, no one can beat you.”

Lin Xin stared at her blankly, feeling as if her slightly narrowed eyes were a clear spring. Her long hair was draped behind her, swaying in the breeze. Her voice seemed to become faint…

“Your music will be life-changing for many people. Elder Zhang even dared to say that, so what are you afraid of?”

The song was a result of Wang Shisen’s pure inspiration, coming at the cost of his life, and the lyrics were Elder Zhang’s reflections after a lifetime of experience. In Elder Zhang’s words, don’t compare yourself to others. This song is for everyone.

Ye Linghua’s confidence finally calmed the two of them down.

Meng Kelin could now laugh and say, “You don’t know the entertainment industry. A lot of the time, no matter how capable you are, there are things that are out of your control. Even if we perform perfectly, we can’t stop the whole internet from criticizing us!”

Ye Linghua slowly narrowed her eyes. “Your ability can overcome that.” As she touched her sleeve, she thought, “What if they can’t speak?”

Meng Kelin used Lin Xin’s studio account to post a photo, announcing that a new song would be released in three days.

As Meng Kelin had expected, as a former top star, Lin Xin’s comeback was not welcomed or looked upon favorably by many people.

Perhaps they were paid trolls or haters, but the comments about Lin Xin’s new song were not optimistic.

“She’s the one using our Tuanzi’s hype! And she has the nerve to say our Tuanzi used her hype.”

“Exactly! Our Wanzi released her new song first. She followed suit. She has no shame.”

“Damn, they’re causing trouble on their own page and now they’ve come to Xinbao’s.”

“The homewrecker is the shameless one! Using hype is one thing, but now she’s slandering Xinbao.”

“Saying our Xinbao is using hype? Do you think a song can be released just like that?”

Lin Wan’s fans intentionally went to Lin Xin’s comment section and began mocking her…

With the paid trolls hired by other companies, the comments section was in chaos, and the two sides were arguing relentlessly.

After Ye Linghua’s reassurance, Meng Kelin was no longer upset. Looking at the chaotic scene, she was just annoyed. “I wanted to manage this song properly, but they’ve just made it look cheap.” She felt as if Lin Wan’s fans had lowered their standards…

Ye Linghua chuckled. “It’s all still hype. Let’s just wait and see.”

Three days later, Lin Xin officially posted on Weibo: “The sunset is the last gentleness of the day. Listen to ‘Dusk’ and fill a moment of longing.”

Attached to the post was the result of Lin Xin’s hard work during this time: “Dusk” was officially released.

This also marked the beginning of the “Dusk” era, as a song symbolizing hope emerged.

This is a make-up post from last night. I had writer’s block.

I’ll write today’s chapter later…