Chapter 168: Everyone Asks for a Song from Zhang Ye!
Online.
“Wishing We Last Forever” was unanimously held to great acclaim!
Zhang Ye couldn’t help wonder how many clicks the song had garnered. On the publishing website, it had already broken two million plays. Zhang Ye was not very clear about this world’s music environment and background. He could only base it on his understanding of his previous world. Back in that world, when a song was released on Weibo or QQ, hitting two million plays within 14 hours was already a sign of doing very well!
She had good singing technique.
She was popular.
Furthermore, it was a good song.
It wasn’t at all strange that the song was performing so well now!
Then, in the midst of all the praise for the song, Zhang Ye discovered a few articles about himself. Although there were only a few, he was satisfied nonetheless.
Beijing City Entertainment News reported: As a media worker in Beijing, the name of Zhang Ye should be familiar to most. But when Zhang Ye’s name appeared on the credit list of the Heavenly Queen Zhang’s new song, everyone was surprised. We contacted Heavenly Queen Zhang’s production team to inquire and they confirmed this news. Yes, it’s the same Zhang Ye who wrote those poems and the one from “Lecture Room”. The lyrics were originally Teacher Zhang Ye’s work from the Mid-Autumn Poetry Meet, “Shuidiao Getou”, and it was adapted into this song. The song composer was also Teacher Zhang Ye himself. According to insiders, the rights fee paid by Heavenly Queen Zhang’s team was one rarely seen in the industry. It could be said that even though the song had not been market-tested, their team already had high hopes for it. To pay such a price for an outsider of the music industry, the Heavenly Queen and her team really had the foresight.
Huabei Music Magazine: From history lecturer to musician? This is not a joke, nor a prank, but something that is happening right before our eyes. This morning, when I came to the office, three colleagues and another one that I bumped into at the elevator were all humming along to “Wishing We Last Forever”. At that point, I knew that the song would definitely be on fire. When I saw the number of plays, it was just as I had thought. At that moment, I saw the domination of Zhang Yuanqi in the music industry from some years ago. Compared to back then, Heavenly Queen Zhang’s voice has become stronger and richer. It has become less translucent with time, with a sedimentation of sadness. It was too beautiful. The Heavenly Queen from back then is now back again! Firstly, there is Zhang Yuanqi’s accumulation of strength over the years. Floating about in the music arena has made her more mature. Secondly, I feel that it was down to the song. With Zhang Ye helming as the composer and writer, even an average singer would make it popular, not to mention the Heavenly Queen. This song itself could really be described as perfect!
There were numerous reviews.
“It’s really so good to listen to!”
“It’s great! Sister Zhang has made a successful comeback!”
“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time! Yesterday, I listened to ‘Wishing We Last Forever’ without expectations. When I was halfway through it, I nearly teared!”
“Nearly teared? I cried for over half an hour!”
“Zhang Yuanqi! I love you!”
“Sister Zhang! You are the best! I knew it. I knew you wouldn’t quit singing!”
“Those reality shows in the music arena, what are those!? Comparing who looks better, who has a better figure or body. Their vocals are too poor and the songs don’t have depth! Sister Zhang is finally back! She’ll show all of those youngsters! Show them what singing is all about! What music really is!”
“Looking forward to Sister Zhang’s next song!”
“Yeah, quickly release the next album!”
“I can’t wait! I’m looking forward to it!”
“Who is that Zhang Ye? Is he so great?”
“I know him. I think the Heavenly Queen Liked one or two of his poems on Weibo.”
“These few years, so many musicians have made songs for the Heavenly Queen, but all of them failed to receive success. But an outsider like Zhang Ye, who does not work in the music industry, could actually help Heavenly Queen Zhang reclaim her throne in the arena?”
“I don’t know him, but I will pay attention to him in the future.”
After reading a little more, Zhang Ye went to his Tieba — Zhang Ye’s Nest.
What he never expected was that his Tieba page had received an “Exploding Flood”. Alright, it was not the traditional idea of Exploding Flood, because the people who came to flood the Tieba page came without any ill intentions. On the contrary, these people were Zhang Yuanqi’s fans, and they came in good faith.
“Zhang Ye, thank you!”
“I’ve nothing to say! Except, ‘thank you’! ”
“Teacher Zhang, I want to thank you on behalf of all the fans of Sister Zhang!”
“We understand that music is not your main job, but if you have any good songs in future,